Bangladesh and Thailand have agreed to further intensify the trade and investment relations between the two countries for raising the relationship to a newer height.
Foreign Minister Dr AK Abdul Momen on Monday congratulated Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs of Thailand Don Pramudwinai on the occasion of the 50th anniversary of Bangladesh-Thailand diplomatic relations and discussed ways of strengthening the cooperation.
During the telephone conversation, the Foreign Ministers exchanged greetings of the New Year.
During the phone call, both the Ministers agreed to jointly celebrate the Golden Jubilee of diplomatic ties in a befitting manner.
Both Foreign Ministers expressed satisfaction at the existing bilateral relations.
Dr Momen applauded the Thai Government’s offer of DFQF scheme to the Bangladeshi products in its market till 2026.
He emphasized on enhanced connectivity between Bangladesh and Thailand for further strengthening bilateral and regional trade relations by joining the proposed India-Myanmar-Thailand trilateral highway.
The Foreign Minister acknowledged the Thai investment in some infrastructure development projects of Bangladesh and encouraged more investment from Thai investors in various sectors, particularly in the agro-processing industries.
He informed his Thai counterpart of various investment incentives offered by Bangladesh and the opportunities for investment in the 100 economic zones and the high-tech parks.
While apprising of the pressure that Bangladesh is facing on account of an additional 1.1 million displaced Rohingyas sheltered temporarily purely on humanitarian grounds, Dr Momen solicited Thai support for an expeditious resolution of the Rohingya crisis.
He urged for a more coordinated and proactive support of ASEAN in this regard for the peace, stability and security of the greater region.
Dr Momen appreciated remarkable support by the Thai Government during the COVID 19 Pandemic, particularly for facilitating 17 repatriation flights carrying both Thai and Bangladeshi nationals.
He praised Thailand’s initiatives for development and production of Covid-19 vaccines and discussed with his Thai counterpart of the Covid-19 situation in Bangladesh and the various measures adopted by the government of Bangladesh in this regard.
Both the Foreign Ministers stressed the importance of exchanging more high level visits, particularly during this important year of celebration of the Golden Jubilee of the diplomatic relations this year, for infusing further dynamism and vitality to the existing friendly relations between the two countries.
They expressed optimism that the upcoming Second Foreign Office Consultations would be successful and pave the way for deeper engagements between the two countries.
Source: United News of Bangladesh